When does faithful lament become sinful complaint? Pastor John offers five statements on lament to help us cry out to God in great pain. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Category: THEOLOGY
Does Jesus Love Me?
It is a question that many believers have asked. It is often on the mind of the downcast and discouraged. “Does Jesus love me?” It may be a nagging doubt…
What Temple Did Ezekiel See? The Meaning of His Final Vision – Iain Duguid
ABSTRACT: Ezekiel’s temple vision, difficult as it is to understand, fits within the large message the prophet spoke to God’s exiled people: Their shameful sin had led to shameful loss;…
White-Hot Affection, Razor-Sharp Truth – John Piper
Why does God command emotion? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how Scripture urges us to love truth deeply and respond with joy, awe, and heartfelt…
The Prophet, the Well, and the Wardrobe: The Bible’s Call to Gentle Restoration
In his epistle, after a barbed warning against false teachers amid the congregation, Jude suddenly takes a gentler tone: “Have mercy on those who doubt” (v. 22). This is not…
The Church Is God’s Pilot Scheme for the Reconciled Universe
Writing to the Christians of first-century Rome, the apostle Paul acknowledged that creation, believers, and even the Spirit Himself groan in hopeful anticipation of final renewal. Present suffering is real,…
In Praise of Godly Mothers-in-Law – Tanner Kay Swanson
My mother-in-law is one of my best friends. When I say so, most mouths pop open like a kernel on a piping hot pan. Before courtesy can get a word…
What Is the Grace of God? Titus 2:11–15, Part 1 – John Piper
Where does grace start, and where does it go? Before all ages, God planned to save us by his grace and to make us holy through that same power. Watch…
The Inseparable Love of God
The constancy and loyalty of God’s lovingkindness is displayed in its ability to persevere through all sorts of obstacles and trials. The ultimate expression of this loyal love is seen…
Aging with Joy – John Piper
How do we cling to Christ when faced with the unknowns of aging? Pastor John encourages older Christians in the battle against bitterness and fear. Listen Now Read More Desiring…